There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Boston Airport (BOS) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ORD - BOS
4h 7m$602–905Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane MDW - BOS
3h 49m$102–495Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
22h 38m$333–689Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus N2641 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
22h 56m$225–359Drive 983.8 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Boston Airport (BOS)car 983.8 mi
16h 52m$180–260
Chicago to Boston Airport (BOS) by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Boston Airport (BOS) is to drive which costs $180 - $260 and takes 16h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Boston Airport (BOS) is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $100 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Boston Airport (BOS). However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Logan International Airport via Newark Penn Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Boston Airport (BOS). However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 38m.
The distance between Chicago and Boston Airport (BOS) is 887 miles. The road distance is 989.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Boston Airport (BOS) without a car is to train which takes 22h 38m and costs $330 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Chicago to Boston Airport (BOS), including transfers.
Chicago to Boston Airport (BOS) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Boston Airport (BOS) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Boston Airport (BOS) is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $600 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $330 - $700 and takes 22h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $220 - $360 and takes 22h 56m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Boston Airport (BOS), USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $330–700 and the journey takes 22h 2m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $180–260
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–95
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Boston Airport (BOS) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Boston Airport (BOS) is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 4:25 AM in Chicago and 5:25 AM in Boston Airport (BOS).
Chicago to Boston Airport (BOS) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Boston Airport (BOS) is 990 miles. It takes approximately 16h 52m to drive from Chicago to Boston Airport (BOS).
There are 1799+ hotels available in Boston Airport (BOS).